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Discover the beautiful state of Rheinland-Pfalz!

A stunning abundance of nature, cultural highlights & enjoyment of life

Rheinland-Pfalz is not only a great place to live, but also offers countless breathtaking travel destinations nearby you should consider exploring with the family. The region is well-known for its forests, its wine-growing regions, its historic cities, its magnificent castles, and all around beautiful countryside.

No matter if you are interested in cultural or nature travel, sightseeing in one of the many fascinating cities, marveling at UNESCO sites, enjoying the calming picturesque landscape, or visiting the infamous Wurstmarkt, lovely Christmas markets, or extraordinary parades during the crazy carnival season, Germany has something for everyone.  Rheinland-Pfalz is a highly attractive and popular travel destination in the heart of Europe at any time of the year!

Are you rather active when it comes to planning your leisure time? 

No problem! Here, you will find plenty of insider tips on where you can pursue your favorite leisure time activities like cycling, hiking, swimming or ice-skating.

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Nature Trail "On the wall"

The nature trail “ On the wall ” (“ Auf der Mauer ”) is located in the west of Heltersberg in the community Waldfisch-Burgalben. Here, visitors can discover different habitats along with their specific native plants and animals. Especially cool is the wood tower , lovingly named “’s Türmche.” From the top platform, visitors have a beautiful view of Heltersberg and can see all the way until Sickingerhöhe, Donnersberg, and Eschkopf.

Heltersberger Turm GOOGLE MAPS 10 meters high, 24 steps Open all year

Photo: VG Waldfischbach-Burgalben

This information first appeared in the newspaper supplement "Westpfalz: Entdecken – Erleben – Genießen" of the Saarbrücker Zeitung/Pfälzer Merkur sponsored by the ZukunftsRegion Westpfalz e.V.

American Sequoia Trees

Between Landstuhl and Martinshöhe stands a true marvel: Seven American sequoia trees (Mammutbäume) , growing as natural landmarks along road. These trees were planted in 1868 by the passionate Oberforster Schütz. They measure today about 43 meters in height and between 3 and 7 meters in circumference.

Tourist-Information Hauptstraße 3a 66849 Landstuhl GOOGLE MAPS Phone (06371) 1 30 00 12 WEB

Photo: Ralf Keller

Bernkastel-Kues

Bernkastel-Kues is considered to be one of the favorite excursions on the Mosel Valley. Every year, visitors from all over the world come to the ‘International Town of Wine’ to relax and rewind. Situated on both sides of the Mosel, Bernkastel is surrounded by its famous slate covered vineyards, known worldwide to produce some of the best wines. Overlooking Bernkastel are the ruins of Landshut Castle. The narrow alleyways invite one to stroll through its rich history, closely associated with pleasure and viticulture for more than 2000 years. Stroll through the beautiful square with its proud half-timbered buildings which cannot be found elsewhere on the Mosel.

Bernkastel-Kues GOOGLE MAPS Group tours may be booked through the Tourist Info. Cost 55-65 €, depending on length and the size of group. Phone 06531 4023 WEB Distance from Spangdahlem 40 km

This information first appeared in the touristic brochure "Welcome to our region!" of the Host Nation Council Spangdahlem e.V.

Bettenfeld: Mosenbergkomplex

Windsborn Crater Lake is the only real crater lake north of the Alps. A quiet, circular lake surrounded by forest and overshadowed by the bizarre slag rings of Mosenberg, it has been dominate for 24000 years. Take time to linger around one of the footbridges and take in the beauty of the area. Situated next to Windsborn is the swampy inaccessible Hinkelsmaar. A massive lava explosion formed Mosenberg massif into the Kyll Valley. Horngraben (trenches) is particularly wild and rugged, covered with countless craggy basalt boulders.

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Maarmuseum Manderscheid   Wittlicher Str. 11 54531 Manderscheid GOOGLE MAPS Phone: 06572 920110 WEB

The town of Binsfeld borders at south and south-east directly on Spangdahlem Air Base. Binsfeld was first mentioned in the year of 844, thus, looks back on 1167 years of history. Binsfeld was at that time owned by the prince elector of Trier and, until the end of the 17th century, an important postal station between Brussels and Vienna. Between 1900 and 1965 the town was connected to the German railway system and connected Binsfeld with the town of Philippsheim. Proving this is the restored narrow gage engine, now serving as a monument of that time. It is displayed close to the Binsfeld traffic circle.

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Biosphere House

The biosphere in the Rhineland-Palatine Fischbach is a nature experience center that appeals to all five senses. An interactive multimedia-exhibition presents important knowledge on the importance of the biosphere reservoir and its ecological cycles. The environmental values and playful approach thereof are visible in all areas of the exhibition. An exceptional highlight proves to be Germany’s first treetop path 114 feet above ground level. You can spend the night at the house or grab a bite in the café.

Biosphärenhaus Pfälzerwald/Nordvogesen Am Königsbruch 1 66996 Fischbach bei Dahn GOOGLE MAPS Phone (0 63 93) 9 21 00 WEB

Photo: Dennis Schneble

Bismarck Tower

The Bismarck Tower stands on the 370 meter high Kirchberg, just west of the town center of Landstuhl. The lookout tower was built by Saarland industrialist Karl Ferdinand Baron von Stumm-Halberg; the inauguration was in 1900. The architectural design "Götterdämmerung" by architect Wilhelm Kreis acted as a blueprint for 47 other Bismarck towers in Germany. The tower houses a beautiful view of Landstuhl, the Ramstein airfield, and Donnersberg.

Bimarckturm GOOGLE MAPS 19 meters tall, 84 steps to the top Open all year WEB

Bitburg: The beer town in the Eifel

Bitburg’s beginnings were very humble. Nearly two thousand years ago, a Heerstrasse (a Roman Military Road that went from Lyon, France, then to Metz, Trier on to Köln) came into being. On their way from Trier to Köln the Roman Army was able to march approximately thirty kilometres in a day. As a result, Bitburg served as their first resting station and thus, became a small Roman fortress . As the Roman Empire expanded, the fortress flourished into a centre of handcrafts and trade.

Throughout its history, Bitburg has often been a casualty of war and suffered horrendously with the most horrible event occurring on Christmas Eve in 1944. Artillery shelling and bombing raids from the Allies destroyed nearly 90% of the town. It was concluded in German military reports that Bitburg was a "tote Stadt", a dead city. Despite all of this, the citizens of Bitburg have ceaselessly proven their fortitude and gallantry and have continually managed to re-establish and restore their city. These reasons account for the development of the modern Bitburg.

"Haus Beda" is located at the "Beda" parking lot between the County Community Bank and the "Volksbank". It was founded in 1976 by Dr. Hanns Simon, who was a senior partner of the Bitburg Brewery. Haus Beda is Bitburg`s beautiful Cultural Center with a picture gallery of Fritz von Wille, a very famous German painter. Worthwhile visiting is the banqueting hall, where concerts and other exclusive events take place. Also part of the "Beda Foundation" is a well assorted library with over 50.000 pieces of literature.

Bitburg has always had a military presence all through its history. After WW II, the French and the Luxembourg had military control of the area. In 1955, Luxembourg withdrew. After the arrival of the 53rd Fighter-Bomber Squadron and the 36th Fighter-Bomber Wing from Fürstenfeldbruck AB near Munich, Bitburg became an official American military installation in September 1952. There was a time where the sum of NATO forces and their family members outnumbered the local populace. In 1985, the French closed down their garrison and handed their detachment to the Americans providing them with very much needed space. With the fall of the Berlin Wall and Base Realignment and Closure Act, Bitburg was one of the many military bases to be closed.

In September 1994, after 42 years, Bitburg Air Base closed its gates … and thus, the ending of an era. The sight of the former air base is still referred to by the locals as "Flugplatz".  Bitburg is also the district seat of the Bitburg-Prüm County . It is often regarded as an ‘Eifel town with international flair’. Ever since its 1250 year anniversary in 1965, Bitburg hosts the European Folklore Festival. This festivity, which takes place every second weekend in July, has become one of the most famous Folklore festivals within Germany.

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Bitburger Brewery

Who is not familiar with the logo ‘Bitte, ein Bit’. Founded in 1817, Bitburger Pils is one of the leading Premium Breweries in Germany. Recognized all over, it is one of the largest privately owned breweries both domestically and internationally. In their seventh generation, tradition with modern management accounts for their global success. ‘Only the best’, this is Bitburger Pils’ philosophy. Hence, only the finest aromatic hops, purest Eifel spring waters, premium barley malts and yeast from their own pure culture sources are used for production according to the German Purity Laws.

Often acting out as a pioneer, Bitburger is innovative in their brewing process. In the past few years, Bitburger has expended €40.000 to make certain that its process production is environmentally responsible. Bitburger has an output of more than 4.1 million hectolitres yearly. No other beer in Germany is drafted and served as much as Bitburger. The Bitburg Premium brand ranks second on the German market. In 2003, the number of establishments that sold Bitburger alone was 48,000 world-wide. Any sports’ fan will recognize the Bitburger logo as they often sponsor minor as well as major sports events. Since 1992, Bitburger has had an official partnership with the German Football association (DFB) and the German National Football Team,

The brewery also sponsors major cultural events such as ‘Rock am Ring’ and musicals such as ‘Saturday Night Fever’ and ‘The Lion King’. On the regional level, the Bitburg Brewery is also very active and supports many local events. Guided tours begin at the historical site of the brewery from Mondays through Thursdays by appointment only. Nearly 40,000 guests are welcomed here annually. The tour begins at the Visitors’ Centre and ends at the brewery manufacturing plant where each of the processing steps are explained. The tour ends with ‘Bitte ein Bit!’ and a sample of a fresh tapped Bitburger. The fee for the tour is €5 per person (16 and under are free) and runs about two hours. Please phone 06561-142497 for further information.

Bollendorf: Schloss Weilerbach

Close to the German-Luxembourg border, Schloss Weilerbach has proven itself to be an artistic gem. After heavy war damage, the small, baroque castle was restored from 1986-1996. The impressive grounds include a large-scale baroque garden with a garden house in which one may get married. Products of Weilerbachs disused ironworks are presented in the museum café, ‘The Remise’. Beautiful hiking trails invite you to explore the area. Within a short distance one can view remains of a Roman villa.

Schloss Weilerbach 54669 Bollendorf GOOGLE MAPS Phone 06561 943401 Distance from Spangdahlem 45 km

If hot summer days make you want to seek out cool refreshment, then the  Bremerhof and its wonderful beer garden is just the place to be. Located in the middle of the Palatinate Forest, a five-minute drive from Kaiserslautern, this guesthouse offers relaxation and recreation. Families and ssports enthusiasts all get their money’s worth at this getaway. There’s even something for music lovers—there’s live music every Thursday night during the "Bremziger Musiksommer."

Bremerhof Bremerhof 1 67663 Kaiserslautern GOOGLE MAPS Phone (0631) 31 63 20 WEB

Photo: Anna Wojtas

Brewery Zils

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Middle of the Meulen Forest is an unassuming microbrewery where a huge copper kettle stands not merely for decorative purposes as beer is still brewed here. A tour of the brewery is possible by appointment only.

Brauhaus Zils Waldstraße 1 54340 Naurath (Eifel) GOOGLE MAPS Phone 06508-91710 WEB Distance from Spangdahlem 20 km

Campingpark Ohmbachsee

Active athletes and leisurely walkers alike love the recreational area at Ohmbachsee near Schönenberg-Kübelberg. Nestled in the scenic Ohmbach valley, the reservoir invites guests to promenade along the idyllic boardwalk, take a boat trip on the lake, or relax on the lawns. A water-playground for kids and grills are all offered free of any charge or entry fee. From the Ohmbach lake, hiking and biking trails lead into the Kusel county.

Hotel-Restaurant Landgut und Campingpark Ohmbachsee Campingpark Ohmbachsee 1 66901 Schönenberg-Kübelberg GOOGLE MAPS Phone (0 63 73) 40 01 WEB

Photo: Jörg Huppert

CASCADE adventure pool with sauna world

Neither rain nor shine, neither summer nor winter plays a major roll at Cascade Adventure Pool through. The entire year, let your body and soul to be pampered. Allow Cascade to indulge you with the four elements: air, earth, fire and water. Lots of excitement and fun awaits you at the Adventure area with various slides, cascades, whirlpools, a wave and current pool. Come and find out what the Black Hole really is. Be certain you will not disappointed.

Swim to your heart’s content in the 50m pool and improve your diving skills as you jump off the divingboards.

During the summer season, the outdoors await you with various pools and a wading pool for the little ones. We also have a sand box to keep the toddlers happy and beach volleyball for those wanting more than just sun and water. Escape from the ‘daily grind’ and leave the world behind!

Cascade can help you out as health and wellness are at the top of their list! Cascade’s body care and wellness line-up includes six different types of saunas, a Turkish steam-room, foot care, hydro jets, sun-beds and a large palette of massages from qualified therapists to relax and/or regenerate you. Since 2003, Cascade also offers two outdoor saunas. The restaurant Aquarell has a great selection of salads and entrees for those whose appetite have left them wanting more than a mere snack. So come on, feel the elements …

CASCADE Erlebnisbad mit Saunawelt Talweg 4 54634 Bitburg GOOGLE MAPS Phone: 06561-96830 WEB

Castle Altwolfstein

The beautiful landscape of the Lauter valley with its gentle Palatine hills is constantly drawing in hikers and visitors from around the state. The so-called royal land belonged during the Middle Ages to the German kingdom. The ruins of Altwolfstein are a reminder today of the time of the royals. 

Off the beaten tourist track, walk from the picturesque Wolfstein to the "Old Palace" and enjoy the magnificent view over the Lautertal and the castle tower/keep.

Burg Altwolfstein 67752 Wolfstein GOOGLE MAPS Phone (0 63 04) 214 WEB

Castle Berwartstein

Castle Berwartstein , which was mentioned officially for the first time in 1152, has an ever-changing history. Once in the hands of the church or under the reign of the aristocracy, then occupied by an infamous marshal, sacked in 1591 and restored in 1893. Today the restored castle Berwartstein can be visited peacefully and year round. Guided tours give you the opportunity to see armor, torture chambers and the armory, slingshots and battering rams. Romantic candlelight gives the secret underground pathways a mysterious atmosphere; on the outside, the view is astonishing.

Burg Berwartstein 76891 Erlenbach GOOGLE MAPS Phone (0 63 98) 210 WEB

Photo: Harald Kröher

Castle Falkenstein

Almost directly vertically above the village Falkenstein, the remains of the once proud Burg Falkenstein ( Castle Falkenstein ) loom over the town, situated on a former volcanic vent. The main tower sits enthroned on this natural foundation along with a residential building and the knight's house. In addition to having a magnificent view, the open-air stage at the castle offers the perfect setting for castle tours in the moonlight, literary themed hikes, concerts and medieval markets.

Tourismusbüro Verbandsgemeinde Winnweiler Jakobstraße 29 67722 Winnweiler GOOGLE MAPS Phone (06302) 6 02 61 WEB

Photo: Gerard Stammler

Castle Hohenecken

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As a visible sign of their dominance, the ruling Staufer family of the 11 th -13 th centuries left behind Burg Hohenecken (Castle Hohenecken) in the Barbarossa city Kaiserslautern. A steep path leads from the village center of Hohenecken to the two-level castle ruins 376 meters high up on the Schlossberg Mountain. The extensive castle plateau of Schlossberg invites you stop and enjoy the beautiful distant view over the Landstuhl rift.

Burg Hohenecken Schlossstraße 35A 67661 Kaiserslautern GOOGLE MAPS Phone (0631) 3 65 23 17 WEB

Photo: City Kaiserslautern

Castle Lichtenberg

Stretching more than 425 meters, Burg Lichtenberg is one of the longest castles in Germany. It is located in Thallichtenberg near Kusel and its walls date back to the year 1200 A.D. Today, visitors enjoy a variety of modern programs in a quaint setting. The museum of the primeval world Geoskop is built into the castle in a post-modern style. The local hostel is ideal for exciting family holidays and the Pfälzer Musikantenland -Museum elaborates on the lives and traditions of musicians. The museum, as well as a nature show, are located in the tithe barn.

Burg Lichtenberg Burgstraße 66871 Thallichtenberg GOOGLE MAPS WEB

Castle Nanstein

Formerly a defensive protection for land and people, Burg Nanstein stands today as the landmark of the city Landstuhl. The Burg is not only a recommended excursion destination in the summer, but it’s also the backdrop for the Landstuhl Castle Games. For exact dates and ticket sales, visit the website .

Burg Nanstein Burgweg 66849 Landstuhl GOOGLE MAPS Tourist Information der Verbandsgemeinde Landstuhl Phone (0 6371) 130 00 12 WEB

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The Perfect Day Trip Itinerary For The Rheinland Pfalz, Germany

• Last Updated On: August 1, 2022

The Rhineland Palatinate (Rheinland Pfalz in German) may just be Germany’s most underrated and most picturesque region of Germany. Adorned beautiful rivers, stunning German castles perched on the hillside, quaint little villages, and of course endless amounts of vineyards growing Germany’s favorite grapes, it’s hard to come up with a reason not to visit this part of the country.

You could spend a week traveling through the Rhine region, especially if you’re a wine lover. Easily. However, it’s more than likely that you’ve focused most of your time on the Bavarian villages, Munich, Berlin etc. But if you want the most picturesque landscapes, castles, and everything that screams Germany, then you should definitely consider making a trip to the Rheinland Pfalz area. In fact, I think the Mosel wine region is one of the most picturesque wine regions in Europe, along with places like Burgundy in France or the Piedmont in Italy .

Although I highly recommend more time in this wonderful part of the country, if you have a day or more, then it is enough to get a flavor of the land. For this post, I will focus on doing a day trip to the region and some of my absolute favorite stops along the way.

Rheinland Pfalz One Day Itinerary

For the purpose of this itinerary, I’ll be starting it off in Frankfurt as I live here and and makes for an easy jumping off point to exploring the Rheinland Pfalz. From Frankfurt, it’s a roughly one to two hour drive to the first destination by car. Frankfurt itself is also worth a visit! Follow my Frankfurt itinerary for how to spend a day or two in this Hessen city!

For this trip, I visited four different places in the day including the following:

• Geierlay suspension bridge
• Visiting the beautiful village of Cochem
• Burg Eltz Castle

It’s quite a jam packed day but it’s meant to give you a solid taste of what the Rheinland has to offer and then some. In the summer months, this will be easy to do as the days are long and the sun won’t set until late into the evening. For the colder months, I’d recommend only doing three of the four as you won’t have enough time there.

Renting a car in Frankfurt

First step’s first, renting a car. You can’t do this trip without a car, at least the way I’ve structured it.

Renting a car is quite easy in Frankfurt. There are numerous options at the airport of course, but also at the Hauptbahnhof. In addition, there are numerous Sixt locations in the city center if you want to rent higher end cars. Regardless, you should be able to find a one day rental for under 50 euros, especially if you can drive manual.

If you absolutely cannot rent or drive a car, then I would recommend just taking a day trip to Cochem by train. The train ride along the Rhine and Mosel rivers are a breathtaking view. The city of Cochem is just the absolute cutest and a perfect way to spend a day away from the cities.

Depart Frankfurt at 7:00am

The itinerary starts early. If you’re already staying in the Rheinland Pfalz in one of the main towns like Koblenz, then there’s no need to get up this early! However if you’re driving from Frankfurt or Cologne, then you’ll want to leave on the earlier side to maximize the day.

Make sure to bring some snacks on the trip as there will be long stretches where food isn’t readily available.

From Frankfurt to the first stop at the Geierlay Suspension Bridge, it is a two hour drive.

Geierlay Suspension Bridge – 09:00 to 10:00

The first stop is to the Geierlay Suspension Bridge. This is not really wine related but I think it is one of the more unique things to do in the area. From Frankfurt, it is roughly 2 hours driving to the Geierlay Suspension Bridge.

There isn’t much to do here besides visit the bridge. From the town of Morsdorf where you can park your car, it’s a rougly 15 minute walk to the bridge. The bridge itself was modeled after the Nepalese suspension bridges and is one of the largest in Germany. It doesn’t serve much purpose as far as I know but just as a foot bridge with breathtaking views.

Make sure to read my Geierlay blog post for more details and pictures!

Cochem Town – 12:00 to 16:00

Cochem is one of countless ridiculously cute villages in the Rheinland region. It is one of the larger villages and is definitely home to all the tourists, but it is worth seeing in my opinion.

The beautiful Cochem castle perched at the top of the hill is home to its own vineyards. You can drink wine in the castle with views of the Mosel river. The town itself is also just ridiculously cute and screams everything Germany.

I’d recommend a hike up to the castle, which is no more than 10 minutes to soak in the views. I’ve taken a tour of the castle as well and it is worth the €5 or so. There are English tours every hour and it lasts for roughly 30 minutes.

There are also restaurants and wine bars right next to the castle where you can yet drink more wine while admiring the views. You are in the wine country, so why not?

Burg Eltz Castle – 16:30 to 17:30

Next on the list is one of my favorite castles in the world, the Burg Eltz .

It’s a roughly half hour drive from Cochem to the quaint little village of Moselkern. From Moselkern, it is another 5-10 minutes drive into the woods where this castle is.

This castle is special because it is literally located in the middle of the forest, away from any civilization. It is impossibly picturesque and looks straight out of a fairy tale. In the summer months, the castle is open from 9am until 5pm with tours of the castle happening regularly. While I never bothered to go on a tour there, there are two restaurants where you can enjoy a glass of local white wine from the region. Plus you’re drinking wine. Inside a castle. Doesn’t get much better than that.

As for pictures, the best time to get those incredible pictures without anyone in them is to come during the winter months, or wait until the castle closes (after 5pm) when all the swarms of tourists leave. Then you can grab photos like this.

Make sure to read my Burg Eltz guide if you want to know more about its history and see way more pictures!

Finally, the last stop of the day will be in the Rudesheim. The town has a number of notable vineyard sites planted mainly to  Riesling , seven of which are classified by the VDP as Grosse Lage: Rosengarten, Kirchenpfad, Bischofsberg, Berg Rottland, Berg Roseneck, Berg Kaisersteinfels and Berg Schlossberg. Most of these are on the south-facing slopes above the town, but the best sites are on the banks above the Rhein river, to the west of the town itself.

The main attraction here is the cable car that takes you from the cute old town to the top of the hill in the heart of the vineyards. The views on this cable car are out of this world.

The cable car doesn’t just stop at the top of the hill at the Niederwald monument. It keeps going throughout the Rhine region all the way to Assmannshausen but I’d recommend saving this for another day as it involves multiple cable cars, hiking, and the like.

Rheinland Pfalz One day Summary

To keep it simple and sum it up, here is how the day will look for this one day itinerary. I will break it down between seasons as the cable cars in Rudesheim have different closing times depending on the month.

Summer months (Jun to September)

7:00  – Depart Frankfurt for the Geierlay Suspension Bridge 9:00 – Arrive at the town of Morsdorf, the gateway to the Geierlay bridge. Spend one to one and a half hours here 10:30 to 11:00 – Drive from Morsdorf to Cochem 11:00 to 15:00 – Spend a few hours in Cochem. Climb to the top of the castle, explore the cute streets of the town, have lunch at one of the traditional restaurants in town 15:30 – Arrive at Burg Eltz Castle: Spend a half hour here taking pictures or one hour if you want a guided tour through the castle. Make sure to grab a glass of wine in the castle! 16:00 – Drive to Rudesheim 17:30 – Arrive in Rudesheim, take the cable car up to the top of the Niederwald monument before coming back down 18:30 – Drive back to Frankfurt 17:30 – Arrive in Frankfurt

Winter Months (November to Mar)

8:00  – Depart Frankfurt for the Geierlay Suspension Bridge 10:00 – Arrive at the town of Morsdorf, the gateway to the Geierlay bridge. Spend one to one and a half hours here 11:30 to 12:00 – Drive from Morsdorf to Cochem 12:00 to 15:00 – Spend a few hours in Cochem. Climb to the top of the castle, explore the cute streets of the town, have lunch at one of the traditional restaurants in town 15:30 – Arrive at Burg Eltz Castle: Spend a half hour here taking pictures or one hour if you want a guided tour through the castle. Make sure to grab a glass of wine in the castle! 16:00 – Drive to Frankfurt 18:00 – Arrive in Frankfurt

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The Best Things to Do in Rhineland-Palatinate, Germany

The Romantic Rhine, ancient Roman sites, beautiful medieval castles and vineyards for days – the Rhineland-Palatinate state of Germany offers wow-inducing sights and fun activities. We’ve picked the best things to do in the area and came up with this list.

Take a cruise on the rhine river.

The Upper Middle Rhine Valley between Koblenz and Bingen is home to some of the most beautiful scenery Germany has to offer, and a cruise is a perfect way to explore the glorious landscape. A trip up or down the Rhine river takes you along the vine-clad hills of the valley, several medieval castles and fortress ruins, dreamy villages and myth-enshrouded rock formations. Day trips allow you to hop on and off wherever you like to get a closer look at the attractions, try local foods or sample the region’s best wines.

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Visit Eltz Castle

Burg Eltz is the epitome of a medieval castle . Perched on a rock in the midst of a forest, the grey-shingled turrets are the first thing you see before you step onto the cobbled bridge that takes you to the main portal. The thick walls of bricks and red-and-white timber structures hold the stories of 850 years. Once you’re done getting some epic Instagram shots, step inside. Guided tours give you a chance to travel back in time and explore the treasury, armoury, the old kitchen and furniture and a lot more.

Eltz Castle, Wierschem, Germany

Drink all the wine

The Rhineland-Palatinate state is serious wine country. Vineyards populate the steep slopes along the Rhine, Moselle and Saar Rivers and produce award-winning Rieslings, Pinot Noirs and other varieties. Not booking yourself in for at least one wine tasting while you’re in the area would be a wasted opportunity. Join a vineyard and cellar tour, stop by the wine taverns of Cochem and Bacharach, or time your visit for September so you can attend the world’s largest wine festival in Bad Dürkheim.

Learn about Germany’s Roman legacy

Out of all the ancient Roman settlements in western Germany, Trier is the city that boasts the most impressive relics of the time. Standing in front of the Porta Nigra will have you shaking your head in disbelief imagining that the imposing gate has stood here since 180 AD. Other UNESCO-listed sites in the city have a similar effect, including the Imperial bathhouses and the gigantic amphitheatre, which saw 20,000 spectators and bloody fights between gladiators and animals in its time.

Feel like a race car champion

As far as sports venues go, the Nürburgring is a must-see. The impressive race court fits 150,000 motorsports fans from all over the world who come here to watch race car drivers take on the parkour at head-spinning speeds – the lap record is still held by Germany’s legendary seven-time world champion Michael Schuhmacher. But how do you feel about getting behind the wheel yourself? The venue offers a myriad of packages – you can take your own car onto the track, join as a co-pilot, book race car driving training or, if that’s too much adrenaline for you, the behind-the-scenes tour is definitely worth the money.

Nürburgring Boulevard 1, Nürburg, Germany

See the Deutsches Eck headland

Koblenz is a combination of everything we have just mentioned. The city sits at the confluence of the Rhine and Moselle Rivers and dates back to 9 BC, when the Romans erected a military post here. Don’t miss out on a cable-car ride across the river and up to Ehrenbreitstein Fortress. From here, you can enjoy panoramic views of the Deutsches Eck headland and the oversized statue of Wilhelm I, Germany’s first Emperor who unified Germany after the Franco-Prussian War.

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